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Thanksgiving 2018

Enterra Insights

As we sit down to Thanksgiving dinner, letting our eyes devour the feast ahead of the actual eating, one of the things for which we should be thankful is the supply chain that brought the bounty to the table. Sarah Zielinski ( @SarahZielinski ) reports, “There are six subspecies of wild turkey, all native to North America.

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7 Advantages of a North Carolina Logistics Hub

Kanban Logistics

The state’s moderate climate means less weather-related shipping problems and a smoother supply chain, overall. North Carolina is one of the least unionized states in the country as only 2.6% The entire NC-based supply chain therefore has very limited exposure to union strikes or “slowdowns.”. Rail Access.

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ScottsMiracle-Gro Improves Distribution System in Sustainability and Customer Service

Supply Chain Network

warehouse will be added to The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company’s operation in Lebanon, Conn. By installing a warehouse in this region, the Company expects to improve its environmental footprint by reducing the number of miles traveled within its distribution network while also reducing costs and improving its customer service levels.

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Supply Chain Matters This Week in Supply Chain Tech- May 12 2023

Supply Chain Matters

The Supply Chain Matters blog features our May 12, 2023 edition of This Week in Supply Chain Management Tech , a synopsis capsule of noteworthy supply chain management focused technology news. in Lithium Supply Tie-Up U.S. America-centric is a big differentiator for us with customers, with investors.”

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This Week in Logistics News (February 18 – 24)

Logistics Viewpoints

Jassy wrote: “I’m also optimistic that this shift will provide a boost for the thousands of businesses located around our urban headquarter locations in the Puget Sound, Virginia, Nashville, and the dozens of cities around the world where our employees go to the office.” ” And now on to this week’s logistics news. .”

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This Week in Logistics News (July 22 – 28)

Logistics Viewpoints

The UPS-Teamsters contract is the largest collective-bargaining agreement involving a private employer in North America, and a strike could have harmed the supply chains of many companies. Interact Analysis research indicates warehouse construction is showing signs of recovering following a slowdown in 2022 and 2023.